THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION/SOURCES SOUGHT ONLY. AS OF THE DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT, THERE IS NO SOLICITATION PACKAGE AVAILABLE. This Request for information/Sources Sought (RFI) is issued solely for information and planning purposes; it does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. This request for information does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. The Government WILL NOT PAY for any information received in response to this request for information nor will the Government compensate the respondent for any cost incurred in developing the information for the Government. Any request for copies of solicitations will not be addressed since this is a request for information, not a request for proposal. It is requested that information in response to this RFI be submitted NO LATER THAN 30 September 2013, to Karen Johnson,
[email protected] The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division (NSWCCD) in Philadelphia is currently seeking sources for a laboratory quality 2 megawatt DC power supply for use in testing medium voltage DC circuit protection devices as part of the Navy's development of MVDC power technologies. 2 MW DC POWER SUPPLY SPECIFICATIONS Input Voltage - 480 VAC 3 phase; 4160 VAC 3 phase; 13.8k VAC 3 phase; All 60 Hz utility grade. Output Voltage - 1000 VDC; Positive polarity; Floating; User selectable and adjustable across the entire voltage range. Output Current - 2000 Amps continuous; Floating; User selectable and adjustable across the entire current range; 3000 Amps overload for 60 seconds continuous. DC Ripple - +/- 5% Slew Rate - Vendor specified. Isolation - Galvanic isolation must be provided between the AC input and DC output. Fault Protection - Unit must provide for internal overload & self-protection. Control power - if separate control power is required vendors may select from any of the following: 120 VAC 1 phase; 208 VAC 3 phase; 480 VAC 3 phase; All 60 Hz utility grade. Cooling - Air cooled forced air convection. Remote Controls - Unit must be capable of remote control operation via a vendor provided control panel or laptop. Vendors should specify the communications protocol and method. (Ethernet, hardwired, USB, optical, CAT5, RS-232 etc.). Remote control transmission line length will not exceed 100 feet. Dimensions - Vendor specified. Weight - Vendor specified. Enclosure - Vendor specified - interior building location Interested parties are requested to provide commercial pamphlets, operating and maintenance manuals or any other documentation that will assist NSWCCD personnel in recognizing possible sources. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFP. Any comments provided may or may not be included in a formal solicitation. The Government will not release any information marked with a proprietary legend received in response to this RFI to any firms, agencies or individuals outside the Government without written permission. Respondents may provide information on any currently available product that meets the NSWCCD's requirements. Any comments and/or questions regarding the technical aspects of this RFI ought to be directed to Patrick J. McGinnis,
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